Vegan Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
If you’re looking for a mouthwatering and guilt-free dessert, look no further than these vegan banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting. Not only are they delicious, but they are also easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes, you will need:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or any granulated sugar)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or any vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting, you will need:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup softened vegan butter or margarine
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp non-dairy milk (or as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, almond milk, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Scoop the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
8. While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened vegan butter until smooth.
10. Add the powdered sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until creamy and well combined.
11. Once the cupcakes have cooled, spread the frosting on top of each cupcake.
12. Serve and enjoy!
Tips
Here are a few tips to make the best vegan banana cupcakes:
- Make sure your bananas are ripe and mashed well. This will ensure that the cupcakes are moist and flavorful.
- Use unsweetened applesauce instead of eggs to keep the cupcakes moist and soft.
- Coconut sugar gives the cupcakes a delicious caramel-like flavor, but you can use any granulated sugar you prefer.
- If you don’t like peanut butter, you can use any other frosting you like.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more non-dairy milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Conclusion
These vegan banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are a perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors. They are easy to make, vegan-friendly, and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Give them a try and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!